Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Payroll & Benefits Analyst to join our Finance team. Working with our Senior Payroll & Benefits Analyst, you will support the day-to-day aspects of preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll and ensure BenchSciers across our multiple entities are paid on time and correctly.We are welcoming applicants from Canada for this position.You Will:

• Deliver accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for our Canadian team members and assist with US payroll
• Prepare pay registers, process current and retroactive payroll calculations, additional compensation payments, and general payroll troubleshooting
• Respond to employee and service provider requests regarding payroll matters and support Senior Payroll & Benefits Analyst in preparing responses to ad-hoc payroll requests
• Ensure the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is consistent with payroll registers and payroll systems
• Analyze payroll functions, compensation practices and reporting for compliance with local and federal regulations
• Assist with design and implementation of a new global payroll platform
• Prepare reports used by the accounting team to post payroll entries in the general ledger
• Complete Year-End Process, including generation of employee tax records (T4s, W2s, etc.)
• Support the annual compensation salary planning, salary scales, and budgeting process
• Collaborate on compensation projects from conceptualization to implementation

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience processing Canadian payroll; exposure to US payroll considered an asset
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Certification
• Demonstrated experience with Ceridian Dayforce
• Working knowledge of Canadian employment standards legislation
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills with an emphasis on proficiency with lookups and pivots.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google G-suite products.
• Experience working with and managing sensitive and confidential information
• High attention to detail-you can spot inconsistencies and are proactive in sharing them with your team members

Benefits and Perks:An engaging remote-first cultureA great compensation packageA robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every yearCompany closures for 14 more days throughout the yearFlex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidaysComprehensive health and dental benefits.Annual learning & development budgetA one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSciGenerous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off optionsThe ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!About BenchSci:BenchSci\'s mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world\'s most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google\'s AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We\'re a certified Great Place to Work\xc2\xae, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.Our Culture:BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they\'re the organization\'s beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.We value each other\'s differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about our .Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We\'re committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our .Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to .#LI-Remote

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